Spanish word

yoga

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝoɣa/

Meaning

  • masculine nounyoga

Example

¿Quieres hacer yoga conmigo este fin de semana?

Do you want to do yoga with me this weekend?

Illustration for yoga (yoga)

More examples

Suelo ir a clase de yoga los martes.

I usually go to a yoga class on Tuesdays.

Core concept

Mind-body discipline of postures, breathwork, and focused attention.

Common phrases

  • hacer yoga

    do yoga

  • practicar yoga

    practice yoga

  • ir a clase de yoga

    go to a yoga class

  • sesión de yoga

    yoga session

Similar words

ejercicio: Movement-based workouts aimed at increasing stamina, strength, and overall fitness.
meditación: Still, attentive practice of breath or thoughts to settle the mind and increase awareness.
pilates: System of precise movements using core muscles to enhance posture and controlled motion.
relajación: Deliberate techniques to let muscles loosen and give the mind and body rest.

Definition in Spanish

Disciplina tradicional que incluye asanas, ejercicios de respiración y prácticas de atención para favorecer el bienestar físico y mental.

Word origin

From Sanskrit yoga (root yuj 'to yoke, join'), originally practices for uniting body and mind in Indian traditions and later adopted worldwide as physical and mental exercises.

Usage tips

  • Despite the -a ending, yoga is usually masculine in Spanish (el yoga), and speakers commonly say hacer yoga or practicar yoga and refer to classes as clase de yoga.

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